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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.82, 3,910.97 and 964.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.82, 3,910.97 and 964.24 is: 1,446.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.82 : 3,910.97 = 964.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.82/3,910.97 = 964.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.82x = 3,910.97 × 964.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.82x = 3,771,106.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,106.35/2,607.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.08

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